Vintage Western Electric Telephone Bell System Heavy Metal Cast Casing Solid

For offer is a vintage Bell System telephone rotary dial telephone made by Western Electric 1930s somewhat newer wall cord was attached so someone had that refurbished for use. Solid metal cast it's so heavy it's awesome. Model 302 In 1937, Western Electric and the Bell System introduced the 302, created by the renowned industrial designer, Henry Dreyfuss. The shell of the 302 was intended to be cast out of metal. However, in 1941, the critical war-time need for metal caused Western Electric to retool to make the 302 out of molded thermoplastic. The 302 was the first telephone containing all of its circuitry within the base and not requiring a separately mounted apparatus box for the ringer.

Condition

Reconditioned/Certified

Type

Pre-war Bell systems model 302 phone

Age

Post 1940

Original Or Reproduction

Vintage original